Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast
Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast layers custard-soaked French bread with tender, brothy chicken legs for a rich, comforting bite. Parmesan and a touch of cayenne add a gentle heat, while a maple–Sriracha drizzle brings a spicy-sweet finish. Serve for a bold brunch or a fun dinner when you want something familiar yet unexpectedly flavorful.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken drumsticks, carrots, onions, celery, and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn the drumsticks, cover again, and cook for another 20 minutes.
- 2
Remove the chicken and place it on a plate. Let it cool, wrap it, and refrigerate until needed.
- 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and reduce the cooking liquid in the saucepan to about 1/3 cup. Strain the liquid into a mixing bowl, pressing some of the cooked vegetables through the sieve. Season the gravy with black pepper, salt, thyme leaves, lemon zest, and cayenne; add creme fraiche and eggs, and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- 4
Set the bread in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold the slices, and pour the batter over it. Toss several times, then wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until almost all of the batter is absorbed.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it with butter.
- 6
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat and brown the bread for a few minutes per side. Transfer the bread to the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Press one drumstick onto the top of each bread slice. Brush on any excess batter. Sprinkle with salt, dust with Parmesan cheese, and finish with a shake of cayenne.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, 30 to 35 minutes.
- 9
Mix maple syrup, Sriracha hot sauce, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl ("dragon syrup").
- 10
Serve the chicken leg toast drizzled with dragon syrup.
- Calories 1642.3 kcal High 82%
- Protein 74.35 g Good Source 149%
- Carbohydrate 248.46 g 90%
- Total Fat 39.87 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 17.48 g High 87%
- Trans Fat 0.09 g High --
- Cholesterol 380.16 mg High 127%
- Sodium 3830.08 mg High 167%
- Dietary Fiber 9.73 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 49.22 g --
- Added Sugars 1.13 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 302.78 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 16.15 mg Good Source 90%
- Potassium 684.45 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 114.41 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 7.27 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 1.04 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast is made with 17 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 1642.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1642.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast healthy?
- Braised Chicken Drumstick Toast has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1642.3 calories and 74.35 g of protein, or 149% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3830.08 mg (167% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.48 g (87% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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